
Urban Forecast
The show where Ackroyd Lowrie's co-founder and director, Oliver Lowrie talks to the people defining the future of our cities. Discussing their background, what drives them and the insights they have learnt along the way. This is a show for investors, developers, planners, consultants and anyone who is interested in how we will work, live and play in the cities of the future and what that means for the property market today.
Podcasting since 2019 • 73 episodes
Urban Forecast
Latest Episodes
Housing and Regeneration in Tower Hamlets with David Joyce
In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with David Joyce, Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. David shares his insights into the challenges and opportuni...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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39:59

Biobased construction myths & how the UK can keep up with Europe - Anna Lisa McSweeney
In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli and Jon are joined by Anna Lisa McSweeney, UK Networks Lead at Built by Nature, a pioneering not-for-profit working to accelerate the shift toward biobased construction materials. With a background in arch...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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33:22

Building Towns from Scratch with James Scott of Urban and Civic
In this episode of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by James Scott, Group Director of Strategy and Planning at Urban&Civic plc. From Cold War airfields to thriving new communities, James shares his journey through...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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44:45

Reinventing Affordable Living with Paul Rickard, CEO at Pocket Living
In the final episode recorded at UKREiiF 2025, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Paul Rickard, CEO of Pocket Living, to explore bold housing innovation in London. Paul brings a finance-savvy lens to the pressing challenges facin...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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21:23

The Future of Inclusive Design and Women in Architecture with Ana McMillin
In this UKREiiF 2025 special episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by Dr Ana McMillin, Director of Architecture at Broadway Malyan, steering committee member of Women in Architecture, and executive member of the Urban...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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26:23
